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Explore the stunning coast and desert of Peru in a single day filled with adventure and culture. Start your journey with a scenic drive from Lima to Paracas, where you'll board a speedboat to the Ballestas Islands to see incredible wildlife like sea lions and penguins. Next, enjoy a pisco vineyard visit with a tasting and a delicious included lunch. The highlight awaits at Huacachina, where you can take a thrilling dune buggy ride and try sandboarding on the majestic dunes. Cap off your day with a special sunset picnic overlooking the desert.
- Cruise the Ballestas Islands, spotting sea lions and penguins.
- Visit a pisco vineyard and enjoy a tasting plus lunch.
- Experience an exhilarating dune buggy ride and sandboarding in Huacachina.
- Relax with luxury transportation, hotel pickup, Starlink high-speed Wi-Fi, and a sunset picnic.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
View the pickup list when booking to see if your hotel is included among the pickup points. If it is not on the list, choose “I'll decide later" or "My hotel is not on the list" and after booking let us know where you are staying. We will inform you whether we can pick you up directly at your hotel, or the nearest alternative.
-Pick ups from hotels/hostels in San Isidro: between 4:50 am and 5:00 am
-Pick ups from hotels/hostels in Miraflores: between 5:00 am and 5:40 am
-Pick ups from hotels/hostels in Barranco: between 5:45 am and 6:00 am
Itinerary
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1Lima
Your day begins with an early morning hotel pickup in Lima before traveling south aboard a comfortable luxury coach. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the journey as you make your way to the charming seaside town of Paracas.
4 hours • Admission ticket free -
2Islas Ballestas
Board a speedboat for an unforgettable excursion to the Ballestas Islands, home to one of Peru's richest marine ecosystems. Cruise past dramatic rock formations while spotting sea lions, Humboldt penguins, pelicans, cormorants, and a wide variety of coastal birds in their natural habitat. If you're lucky, you may even catch a glimpse of dolphins along the way.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
3Ica
After your boat tour, continue to a traditional pisco vineyard in the Ica region. Learn about Peru's national spirit, enjoy a tasting of locally produced pisco, and sit down for a delicious included lunch featuring one main course and one drink or fresh juice.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Huacachina Oasis
The adventure continues to Huacachina, South America's only natural desert oasis. Surrounded by towering golden sand dunes, this picturesque village offers the perfect setting to relax, take photos, or explore before the afternoon's main adventure. Then it's time for an adrenaline-filled dune buggy ride across some of the largest sand dunes in South America. Feel the excitement as expert drivers navigate the rolling desert before stopping for an unforgettable sandboarding experience down the giant dunes (lay on your stomach). As the sun begins to set, take in panoramic views of the desert while enjoying an exclusive sunset picnic, the perfect way to end an incredible day in one of Peru's most unique landscapes.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
5Lima
On the journey back to Lima, unwind aboard the coach and enjoy the comfortable ride after a day packed with unforgettable experiences. Your tour also includes complimentary seat selection and a welcome cocktail at SAHA in Lima, adding the perfect finishing touches to your adventure.
5 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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